The comedy powerhouse that is Tom Stade brings his new show and 16th stand up hour ‘Tom Stade Rules’ on tour post a sell-out and five star critically acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe run. The tour, that takes in 60+ dates across the UK and Ireland, starts on 27th September at Stockton’s Arc and culminates at The Witham’s Barnard Castle on 13th May 2027.
“A master of stand-up. Laid back cool and killer lines”
BRITISH COMEDY GUIDE
“Highly polished and expertly delivered – makes stand-up look effortless”
CHORTLE
‘Tom Stade Rules’ takes an aim at the nonsense of modern times compared to the old world – with contagious charm and incisive, gloriously unfiltered wit. From unspoken social codes, cultural quirks, identity, marriage, family life and growing old disgracefully, watch this masterful rebel as he dismantles all the rules – and rebuilds them his way! This show sees Tom going totally rogue – the book being ripped up shredded and thrown away! Rules are made to be broken – and Tom’s an expert.
“For energy, think Porsche 911. Wouldn’t be out of place in an arena”.
MAIL ON SUNDAY
“As fresh as three decades ago. Athletic finesse. Jokes are machine-tooled in precision, effortless delivery”.THE LIST
A free spirit to the core he celebrates individuality; expect theusual tug of war between youthful rebellion and the responsibility of being a grown-up; and tension between the old world and the new. He’s been rocking audiences for decades…With his trademark swagger, magnetic stage presence, and gloriously unfiltered wit, the consistently magnificent, Tom Stade Rules!
“unrepentant, undiminished and undeniably funny”
ONE4REVIEW ****
“Observational, tight, smooth & insightful”.
ENTERTAINMENT NOW ****
30 years on the comedy frontline this Canadian legend remains as engaging, innovative, and hilarious as ever. His last smash hit show ‘Naughty By Nature’ toured the UK extensively in 2025. Tom has amassed a legion of loyal fans, which is no surprise as he possesses an innate ability to draw everyone into his world; effortlessly transcending generational gaps and skillfully weaving audience members into his shows – to tremendous comedic effect. Regarding them as old friends, he creates an endearing intimacy every time – adding a frisson of spontaneity to the expertly crafted material.
“So cool, he could well be the answer to global warming…gloriously funny, silly and smart”
SCOTSMAN
“Every inch a star, if comedy is the new rock ‘n’ roll, then Tom Stade is Keith Richards”
DAILY RECORD
Canadian émigré Tom Stade has earned a reputation as one of the most distinctive and engaging stand-up talents around. Arriving in the UK back in 2001, he instantly made a splash on the circuit with his magnetic stage presence and first-class storytelling. He chose to make the UK his home, and after many years as a headliner and playing at international comedy festivals around the globe, he remains a highly sought-after talent. Prolific and innovative, Tom is a regular at the Edinburgh festival; and has toured the UK with a brand-new show every year since 2011, playing to packed houses and garnering rave reviews.
Tom’s irrepressible charm translated effortlessly to TV, and he has been invited onto every major stand-up TV show in the country. He has performed on BBC One’s The John Bishop Show and has performed twice on BBC One’s Live at the Apollo. His other numerous TV performances include Ch4’s Comedy Gala at London’s O2 arena, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow and Lee Mack’s All-Star Cast, both for BBC One and the BBC 2’s topical panel show Mock The Week. He’s a regular guest on the hugely popular ‘Have A Word Pod’ – and has also guest hosted, standing in for Adam Rowe. In 2025, he was invited to perform on Jim Jefferies and Friends – a comedy TV series in Australia featuring a hand-picked selection of talent. Tom was also the co-writer and co-star of Frankie Boyle’s Ch4 infamous and edgy series Tramadol Nights.
A stylish and engaging live performer, Tom remains in great demand internationally and has accepted invitations to perform at notable comedy festivals worldwide including New York, Aspen, Montreal, Toronto, Amsterdam, Kilkenny, Adelaide, Melbourne and New Zealand. He has regularly entertained British troops overseas, braving the freezing cold Falklands, and been under fire in Afghanistan and Iraq, proving his utter versatility and universal appeal. His brilliance and flair earned him a nomination for Best Headliner at the Chortle Awards. His multiple comedy specials available online and he continues to produce a new show every year.
THE CRITICS ON TOM STADE RULES:
“wonderfully written material… his personal reflections and carefully chosen anecdotes make for a tight, unified hour of comedy. He executes the technical elements of stand-up as easily as breathing. The callbacks are smart; the setups gorgeous; the payoffs cracking. Stade has spent his professional career honing his craft, and it’s wonderful to watch him in action”
QUINTESSENTIAL REVIEW *****
“Tom Stade at his absolute best. I went in expecting a good night of stand-up and came out completely convinced of why he has built such a strong reputation. I was simply hanging on every word, which is exactly what you want from a stand-up performance. A brilliantly funny and relatable hour of stand-up with excellent storytelling, natural crowd work and a performer who completely commands the room. A must-see for any stand-up fan.”
EDINBURGH REVIEWS *****
“Stade delivers one hell of a show, in which he absolutely “Rules” the stage. Well-crafted across a very broad age demographic, Tom has something for everyone, from the Gen Z’s and millennials to older folks in the audience. He’s a natural born storyteller…Every punchline is effortless, his timing is on point and his material is brilliantly outrageous at times. He consistently hits the mark and has the measure of the audience and this hilarious set really is a master class in stand up”. ONE4REVIEW *****
“an hour of jokes and stories that hit the mark. Taking aim at the rules surrounding culture, race and politics he manages to turn what could be very dry topics into superb humour. It’s obvious why he is a past master of the comedy circuit, delivering a great show that leaves you wanting more. He’s a man at the top of his game.”FRINGE RADIO *****
“As soon as he arrives on stage, Stade brings the energy. He is a punchy performer, who is loud and assured. He is also incredibly likable and is able to get the crowd on his side within seconds. He is very natural in his performance, nothing feels like an act, and this only adds to the charm and the humour of the show. A joyous hour of comedy…. You’ll definitely laugh and maybe think about your own relationship and place in the societal norms of modern times. What is clear, is that you’re in safe hands with Tom Stade.”YOUNG PERSPECTIVE **** ½
WATCH TOM IN ACTION:
The tour dates are as follows:
SEPTEMBER
Sun 27 Sept STOCKTON – Arc
OCTOBER
Thurs 8th CARLISLE – Old Fire Station
Sun 11th BELFAST – Mandela Hall
Thurs 15th LEEDS – Glee
Fri 16th YORK – Barbican YO1 Lounge
Sat 17th BLACKBURN – Darwen Library Theatre
Sun 18th BIRMINGHAM – Glee
Wed 21st SWANSEA – Problematic Pub Comedy Club
Thurs 22nd FROME – Cheese & Grain
Fri 23rd HIGH WYCOMBE – Old Town Hall
Sun 25th WORCHESTER – Huntingdon Hall
Thurs 29th SOUTHAMPTON – Attic
Fri 30th BOURNEMOUTH – Pavilion
Sat 31st EXETER – Northcott Theatre
NOVEMBER
Sun 1st LEAMINGTON SPA – Royal Spa Centre Studio
Wed 4th CARDIFF – Glee
Fri 6th IVYBRIDGE – Watermark
Sat 7th BASINGSTOKE – Haymarket
Sun 8th BROMSGROVE – Artrix
Wed 11th CHELMSFORD – Theatre
Thurs 12th GUILDFORD – G Live – Bellerby Studio
Fri 13th & Sat 14th LONDON – Leicester Square Theatre
Wed 18th OXFORD – Glee
Thurs 19th READING – Just The Tonic
Fri 20th CHELTENHAM – Parabola Arts
Sun 22nd SWINDON – Arts Centre
Wed 25th LINCOLN – Engine Shed
Thurs 26th SHEFFIELD – Memorial Hall
Fri 27th LEEK – Foxlowe Arts
Sat 28th GALWAY – Roisin Dubh
Sun 29th DUBLIN – Sugar Club
DECEMBER
Fri 4th WOLVERHAMPTON – Wulfrun Hall
Sun 6th NEWCASTLE – Stand
Wed 9th GLASGOW – Glee
Sun 13th EDINBURGH – Stand
2027
MARCH
Sun 21st BATH – Komedia
Mon 22nd NORWICH – Playhouse
Wed 24 POOLE – Lighthouse
Thurs 25th FAREHAM – LIVE – Studio One
Fri 26th CAMBRIDGE – Junction
Sat 27th SOUTHEND – Palace
Sun 28th STAFFORD – Gatehouse Theatre
APRIL
Thurs 1st AINSWORTH – Playhouse
Fri 2nd CHORLEY – Little Theatre
Sat 3rd KENDAL – Brewery Arts
Thurs 8th ERSKINE – Arts Centre
Fri 9th ABERDEEN – Lemon Tree
Sat 10th INVERNESS – Eden Court – One Touch Theatre
Wed 14th NORTHAMPTON – Royal & Derngate
Thurs 15th SALFORD – Lowry
Fri 16th SALIBURY – Arts Centre
Sat 17th BRISTOL – Beacon
Wed 21st BRIGHTON – Forge
Thurs 22nd TUNBRIDGE WELLS – Trinity Theatre
Fri 23rd & Sat 24th HEMEL – Old Town Hall
Sun 25th NOTTINGHAM – Just the Tonic at Broadway Cinema
Wed 28th HULL – Social
Thurs 29th BRADFORD – Studio
Fri 30th HELMSLEY – Arts Centre
MAY
Thurs 6th KIDDERMINSTER – Town Hall
Fri 7th BEDFORD – The Quarry
Sat 8th DIDCOT – Cornerstone
Wed 12th KESWICK – Theatre by the Lake
Thurs 13th BARNARD CASTLE – The Witham
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